"clingily" meaning in All languages combined

See clingily on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more clingily [comparative], most clingily [superlative]
Etymology: From clingy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|clingy|ly}} clingy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} clingily (comparative more clingily, superlative most clingily)
  1. In a clingy manner.
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